Football ELO rankings

J.League team ELO ranking

Compare J.League clubs using their latest reliably observed ELO. Recent form adds short-term context without replacing baseline team strength.

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J.League team ELO ranking

Season : 2026 · Latest observation : 2026-11-08

ELO leaderFC Tokyo
Average ELO1512
ELO spread273
Teams covered20

Rank teams by

Rank teams by
RankTeamCurrent ELOMatchesRecent form
1FC Tokyo165428
2Machida Zelvia164329
3Sanfrecce Hiroshima164129
4Kashiwa Reysol162128
5Vissel Kobe161529
6Kashima Antlers160728
7Yokohama Marinos158128
8Kawasaki Frontale154529
9Urawa Red Diamonds151428
10Nagoya Grampus148928
11Cerezo Osaka148528
12Gamba Osaka147028
13Fagiano Okayama146628
14Kyoto Sanga FC146028
15V-varen Nagasaki145029
16Tokyo Verdy141628
17JEF United Chiba141428
18Shimizu S-Pulse140528
19Mito Hollyhock138428
20Avispa Fukuoka138129

The ranking uses the latest reliable ELO available for every team in the selected squad. Recent form and the league table use only results from the displayed season.

ELO change is not shown because a consistent variation history is not available across every competition.

RankTeamMatchesWDLGDPts
1FC Tokyo2817743358
2Sanfrecce Hiroshima2916672854
3Machida Zelvia29141232254
4Kashima Antlers2816571553
5Vissel Kobe2915861353
6Kashiwa Reysol28162101650
7Kawasaki Frontale2912611-242
8Yokohama Marinos28101081240
9Cerezo Osaka2810108-140
10Urawa Red Diamonds2811512-538
11Fagiano Okayama2811512-538
12Nagoya Grampus2810612-636
13V-varen Nagasaki299614-933
14Kyoto Sanga FC288713-1531
15Gamba Osaka2861210-230
16Tokyo Verdy287912-1930
17Avispa Fukuoka2961013-1128
18Shimizu S-Pulse287714-1828
19JEF United Chiba285617-1821
20Mito Hollyhock284717-2819

The league table is calculated from available results (three points for a win and one for a draw), with goal difference as the first tiebreaker.

Reading

How to read the ELO ranking

ELO estimates relative team strength using results and opponent strength. It reflects a structural level, while recent form covers a much shorter run of matches. Values update as new match data becomes available.

Method

J.League statistics: quick league reading

This page helps you read J.League through several complementary angles: ELO hierarchy, recent form, match volume, home/away split and overall season structure. J.League often highlights strong collective dynamics and measured gaps between clubs. The goal is not to show a raw table only, but to turn league data into actionable context for result pages, daily match reading and AI football prediction pages.

  • Read the league hierarchy: identify the strongest clubs in the selected season.
  • Compare teams: combine ELO with recent form and match sample to separate baseline strength from short-term momentum.
  • Interpret J.League better: home/away profile and goals volume add context beyond rank alone.
  • Next step: connect this page with the J.League hub, including results and fixtures, and the team pages.
FAQ

J.League ELO FAQ

How do I read the J.League ELO ranking?

Select a season and read the team table directly. ELO helps compare relative team strength across the league.

Why combine ELO with recent form in J.League?

ELO gives structural context, while short-term form helps interpret whether momentum supports or contradicts that baseline.

Where can I connect this ranking to match-level results?

Use the J.League hub to relate ELO, fixtures, results and historical reliability.